While the beginning of the year usually means the International Consumer Electronics Show for many techies, it could also mean the start to a brighter financial future for some Downtown entrepreneurs, thanks to the Vegas Tech Fund.

The free Wi-Fi, the result of a partnership between the City of Las Vegas and Downtown-based internet company LV.net, is now available in a square-mile radius around the Fremont Street Experience. A version of the service has been in place since July.